Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian Street

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

Elvin Butcher, age 84, of Bryant passed away on Saturday October 31, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Winchester on November 2, 1941 the son of Darrell and Evelyn (Castle) Butcher. Elvin was a truck driver having driven for Naas Foods, Red Gold and Highway International. He was a Bryant High School graduate, member of Arch Bridge Kroozers and enjoyed doing mechanical work and restoring old cars.

Surviving is a son Jim Butcher (wife Jeanne) of Havlock, N.C., a daughter Teresa Wright (husband Ted) of Bryant, a daughter in law Deb Butcher of Bryant, a sister Annabelle Kunce of Defiance, Ohio and Seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son Gary Butcher.

Funeral services will be Thursday November 5th at 2:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Van Cise preceding. Burial will follow in the Gravel Hill Cemetery in Bryant. Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00 – 2:00 PM. Memorials can be made to the Arch Bridge Kroozers. Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com